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5 Long Term Data Retention Strategies

Over the years, your organization will amass a great deal of information. Some of it can be discarded once you’re finished with it. But for more important data, you need to figure out how to effectively store it. Continue reading for 5 long term data retention strategies that will keep your information safe for years to come. Create a Strong Long Term Data Retention Policy Before you start with any long term data retention strategy, it's important to have strong policies in place. This way, all of your employees will know what to do with the information they work with.

Cloud Data Backup Tips to Protect Essential Business Data

By GroupWise Migration Experts|2023-04-27T09:59:26-04:00April 12th, 2023|Cyber-Security, Information Governance and Management, Microsoft 365|

As the majority of businesses migrate data to the cloud, many assume they no longer need to back up their data. However, cloud storage does not take the place of data backup. In fact, hybrid work increases the likelihood of cyber attack and data corruption, making it even more important to put a cloud data backup strategy in place. Consider that over one million organizations use Microsoft 365. However, although Microsoft itself suggests using a third-party backup solution, most of these companies do not have a backup system in place. Additionally, most organizations store data in a combination of on